Gritty REboot

Get ready for a thrilling conversation as we take a look at Wes Craven's 1970s classic horror movie, 'The Hills Have Eyes', and its early 2000s reboot. We explore the dynamics of the Carter family, the characters in the original and the reboot, and how they compare. We also look at Nicholas Cage’s character and how the family's journey takes a horrifying turn when they find themselves stranded in...

Hey there, it's Pedro and Meredith – brace yourselves as we take a wild romp through the fantasy realm of the Dungeons and Dragons 2000 movie. Ever wondered why this film was largely dismissed upon its release and how it has evolved into a cult classic punchline? We've got the scoop! We're scrutinizing everything from the unique art style, the eclectic cast featuring Marlon Wayans and the Girl Mag...

What makes the 2011 remake of the classic horror film, The Thing, stand apart from the original? Join Meredith and me as we journey through the chilling Arctic landscape to unearth the secrets behind this reboot. We'll analyze the cast and crew, including Paul Bronstein, Eric Christian Olson, Ulrich Thompson, Joe Edgerton, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and discuss how they breathed new life into th...

We will Take a look at 1982's The Thing. This reimagining brought to us by the immortal John Carpenter Because a true classic of its genre. Come along with us as we explore its production, its disastrous release, and its rise to prominence on home video and TV.

This week we break down the orignal Blair witch Project and it 2016 requel Blair Witch

Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dissect not one, but two Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboots - Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) and Leatherface (2017), both of which we never saw before. Prepare to be shocked and amused as we unravel the convoluted continuity of this iconic horror franchise, evaluate the cast, box office performance, and the use of 3D. Don't worry, we spare no details as we examine the t...

Ready for a wild ride into the world of Leatherface? In this thrilling episode of Gritty Reboot, we take a deep look at two official reboots of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series: the 2003 version starring Jessica Biel, and the 2021 Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Come along as we explore the coincidence that started the slasher remake trend in 2003, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes Company, and the cast and...

Prepare for a thrilling journey into the world of horror as we kick off our Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature by dissecting the raw, documentary-like style of the 1974 classic that set the stage for the future of horror movies. From unsettling opening scenes to the introduction of the iconic Leatherface, we break down what makes this film so influential in the world of horror. We'll dive into memora...

What does it take to go from being a bodybuilder in Austria to becoming one of the most iconic action stars in Hollywood? Arnold Schwarzenegger's incredible journey is filled with highs and lows, personal struggles, and controversies. In this episode, we reminisce about Arnold's most iconic roles such as Conan the Barbarian, Terminator, and Commando, while examining the impact of box office perfor...

In this episode, we dive into the world of House Party, a beloved movie from the dawn of the 90's and its 2023 reboot. We discuss the charming cast, the film's simple plot, and how it holds up today, as well as the comedic trio of bullies and the memorable dance battle. We also explore the role of positive father figures, as we explore the performance given by the late Robin Harris, and touch on t...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Super Mario Brothers, from its early days as a video game to its strange adaptation into a 1993 film. We discuss the evolution of Mario, reminisce about our first experiences with the iconic character, and explore the tumultuous journey of bringing the Mario Bros movie to life. Along the way, we examine the chemistry between Bob Hoskins and Jo...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Westerns, specifically focusing on the film "3:10 to Yuma" and its two versions from 1957 and 2007. We explore the incredible acting, captivating dynamics between the characters, and the unique storytelling techniques that make these films unforgettable. We also discuss the origins of "3:10 to Yuma," which was written by legendary author Elmore Leonard as...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Carrie, exploring the 2013 remake( https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1939659/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, and Judy Greer, as well as the 1999 film " The Rage: Carrie 2"( https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0144814/ ) and the 2002 TV movie adaptation. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0319970/ ) We discuss the fresh, female-focused persp...

In this episode of Gritty Reboot, we dive deep into the world of Carrie, Stephen King's first book, and its film adaptation by Brian DePalma. We explore the impact of King and DePalma on popular culture and the horror genre, discussing everything from the cast (including John Travolta's first film role) to the cinematography and iconic scenes. We also delve into the powerful performances by Sissy...

Meredith and Pedro break and take down the 2023 Oscars.

Our hottest takes on two lousy adaptations of one of Stephen King's lesser works.

Everything is f*@king' moving! A true pleasure of an installment, two movies I really like. In one corner we have George A. Romero's cult classic( https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0069895/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 ) and in the other is Breck Eisner's very impressive update( https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0455407/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 ) Today we are also joined by our first guest in our shows history, one Miss Jennifer Ra...

Doing the Poseiden Adventure already, What IRRESPONSIBLE BASTARDS WE ARE... The thirty first episode of our show has us diving head first into the icy cold waters of a pair of Aquatic Disaster movies, The Poseiden Adventure( The Poseidon Adventure (1972) - IMDb) from 1972 and Poseiden( Poseidon (2006) - IMDb) that was released in 2006. Can we stomach a blockbuster from before our time or are we mo...

A late examination of this Valentine's Day classic, My Bloody Valentine. The OG early slasher era flick versus the first R rated 3D film. Join us as we dig into which installment we love more.

The season one finale is all about the worst entertainment we saw in 2022. After this we are taking a small break but will be back with fresh reboots for 20223

This week we pick our bests. Now we werent able to see everything this year but we did see a good chunk of the nest of the year. Join us in celebrating before we take down the worst of 22 next week. Meredith Top 5 Tar Everything Everywhere all at Once To Leslie Pearl Barbarian Pedro's Top 5 Banshees of Inisherein Mad God Top Gun Maverick The Northman Jackass Forever

FIGHT!!!! This week we try to take down shadowloo (or whatever it's called) with Jean Claude van dam and Kristen Kreuk. It's a real double KO of suck. Do we find campy fun with the writer of Die Hard, or enjoy an Irish street fight with M. Bison, while wequestion all narration, and wonder how much coke you can get for $10,000??? 🤔 This weeks Films Street Fighter 94 Street Fighter: The Legend of C...

Are look into the adaptations in reboots of popular video games continues as we dive deep into the ruins for tomb raider! The main question is how many different ways can we pronounce the name of the actor Walton Goggins, listen to find out. WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?!?!?

This week we cover some of the films of Nic Cage for some reason. Join us as we go down on this wild man of cinemas career.

FINISH US!!!!!!! this week we take a look at the adaptation of this 90's arcade staple, Mortal Kombat. Do we have nostalgia goggles on as we eviscerate Paul WS Anderson's film and are we as entertained by the reboot as we were when Covid starved us for good theatrical action. So get your matching ninja costumes, sharpen your hats, lay your sequel teases, clean your fight trailers, enjoy mortal Mon...